Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 29, 1901, Page 3

G0AL FIELDS [N NEBRASEA " Veia of Dusky Diamonds Reported in Pay- ing Quaitity. | STATE TEACHERS PREPARE TO ASSEMBLE Fally Fifteen Hund Expected at ntlon=Doyglas County | « the New | Law. A Staft O Dec that coal ndent.) It is re quantities in Seward th rr (Special.) in paying ar Milford ng to the teet wide surface of qoal yesterday morn iderable excitement Milford,” said J. Soveral neighborhood always been paying ceal The vein outh of drilling for sev morning their inmistakable evi ported here has been di county. A veln Is soven fect below the “The i causing tarmers noar 4 county traces have been found in t in recent ye and thore has & strong bellef that there wa somewhere beneath the was found by farmers four miles Miiford. They bave been eral weeks and yesterd efforts were rewarded by dence of the existence of a vein at leas seven feet wide, and they say they haven't reached the bottom yet | Buveral weeks ago a small veln of coal was found near Swedeburg in Saunders county and an application for the state's standing reward was promptly filed in the governor's office. The discoverers are still at work over thelr supposed treasure and Bope to establish the fact that thelr prop- | erty can be ta profit | Plans for Teachers' Cony OMcors of the aesoclation pre will attend the week. At the 1470 teacher and 4t s overed ne or in nation tound surface mine . Nebraska Teachers Aet that fully 1,600 teachers convention in this city next lagt convention there and educator® on the groynd confidently believed that the | mumber will be exceeded this year, Fol- lowing {5 the program of the varlous meet- | fugs that will be held during the week M Iny examination i th rintendent’s office, Capitol bulding Tuesdiy county #iperin Capitol butlding Tuesday Evening—Rusiness county superintendents, senate chamber. Capitol building; educational councll, Library bullding, room 310; high school de bate, Tigh school o m Wednesdny — Fo usin of county superintendents, senate chamber, Capitol - bullding; educational council, Library bullding 0. laboratory demonstrations, mi physical t 1ng exhibits, University of Nebra ing of all gfcers of all auxil tlons and sections. Wednesday — Afternoon mathematics, Mechanics' Art hall 8; teachers of sclence, High hall, room 21; teachers of ( ety of Nebratka Library bulldin teachers of Latin, University 106; tenchers of history, Unjver- cbriska Library bullding n achers of physical sclence, University aski hall, physics lecture room; of Al culture, Meehanics’ room teachers of literature, of ary. bullding, tion, University Child Stidy assocla- iditorium; Chautauqua University of Nebraxka Physics i Women's Christian Tem- perance unjon, University hall, Unfon hall. Wednesdny ‘Evening—Dr. Arnold Tomp kins of Chicago and Doane Euterpean club, at the auditorium Thursdny _Forenoon--Dr. King and President A R University chapel; spelling University chapel Thursday Afternoon nis' sectlon, section, were day and T st Afternoon dent Business sions of chamber, sesstons of w6 sesslon room Teachers of rrmarn, niversity nasochation, hall, room Arnold _Tomp- Taylor, contest, New | County superinten- | New University cha) col- 3 Univarsity J(‘lll’nlkl hysics hall, ro W7; high school section, Unlversity of Nebraska M room 308; grammar school tchool ‘nuditorium: primary sc University Hall ehapel; kind g | tlon, Un hall, University c! | board sec \ x‘\vrx“\ | Thursday 2 rdshear of Septi- | audi- ‘ 0 u torfum riday 5 "he and Attitudes of & Teacher, President gory of McKinnon of Training for Citizenship:” slon_and election of officers. Friday Afternoon—County superinten- nt's section, New University chapel; col ge section, Physics hall, room high ychool section, Mechanics’ Art hall,’ room 18 grammar school section, High school suflding, auditorium; primary school sec Non, chapel, University hall; kindergarten fection, Union hall, Unfversity Hall Friday Evening-Chancellor, R. H of University of Miss sducation Should n Glee club; adjour, uglas Alone Adopts It Fory Be nd erintendent noon it dshear, and Su: xeter on business ses- Jesso A statement given out by Superintendent | Fowler today shows that the proposition ablish adjunct free High school at- tendance districts fatled to carry in every county excepting Douglas, where the vote was 919 to 151, An adjunct district would be organized solely for the purpose of levy- ing a tax of not to exceed 2 mills for the Jurpose of paying the tuition of their pupils at the nearest High school in the county | district | dune. 30 v | made by another board of equalization, | eity council. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, DE CEMBER 29 city sckools “sald Mr. Fowler." Many d l tricts refused to vote on the question In many districts the law was confused with the rural High school measure. In others the opinion prevailed that it meant n‘ solidation of districts and transportation of pupils. Many thought it benfited the High school districts at_the expense of | the rural districts Many superintendents are of the opinion that the proposition to establish an adjunct should be submitted again next at the annual meeting. They belleve that the Jaw will be better understood, and therefore will meet with more favorable | consideration. They advocate explanations of its value and importance duriug the chool year, at associations of teachers and | hool board members, and by the publica. tion of matter relative thereto in the coun- try papers. Several superintendents have estimated that the levy in their countles need not exceed 1% mill Nebraskan's Philippine Rallway. voters | Captain J H. Quiver of Milford is organ- | 1zing & company to build an electric rafl- across the Luzon peninsula, from Subig | bay to Manila bay. He has induced inves- tors in vaiious parts of this country and in the islands to interest themselves in the project, and he says the support already recelved f¢ enough to aseure success. | The distance to be traversed is about twen ty-five miles, extending through mountain territory, which is rich with timber and | mineral deposits, As with other projects of a similar nature that are being planoed congress will be asked to cede *he necessary land for the right-of-way. “The road will have its initial point at | Olongopo, Sublg bay,” sald Mr. Culver. This point is rapidly springing into promi- wnd the safe deep water harbor is being recogaized in & subtsantial way by our government oficials. The public works contemplated at Olongopo will be far more than we anticipated. Congress | wsked to appropriate $30,000,000 for navy yards, dry docks, arsenal and for | afr and manufacture of arme at this point. With the rapidity with’ which Americans develop & country, in com- parison with that of European people, or other civilized nations, this port will not in the far distant future eclipse that of Hong Kong and Nagasakl. It Is a day nearer these latter ports than is Manila bay, o is thus given an advantage for the with the island The eastern terminal of the road will be at Orani, almost in the heart of the rich agricultural fleld.” Nebraska Natfonal Gu. its nence. extensive will be the our An erroneous {mpression has been formed in the Nebraska Natlonal Guard that the postponement of the election in the battery or artillery at Wymore leaves former Cap- tain Murdock without membership in that organization, thus making him ineligible as a candidate to su himeelf. Captaln Murdock’s term of office explred about two weeks ago, but he immediately re-enlisted and fs now a private in the company. Un- der the rules of the Guard only members of an or 1zation are eligible for election 48 officers. They may be officers of a differ- ent grade or privates, but they must be en- listed before they can be elected or com- missioned » far as known the authorities here have taken no action In the dispute among the menibers of the battery. The election was postponed because of the high feellng that existed among the men and it is possible that an investigation may be made later, but the general understanding is that no election will be held until the strife disap- pears. Chief Game Warden Simpkins was noti- fled today of the arrest and conviction of John Schwind in Hall county for violating the Nebraska game law. He was found by Speclal Deputy Carter with two qualls in his possession and was promptly arrested. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was flned $10 and costs, amounting to $11.3 Schwind 1# a banker residing in u Hall county town. Articles of incorporation of the Chamber- lain Bankiog House of Vesta, Johnson county, were recorded today. The capltal stock of the institution is $5,000, and the incorporators are: Charles M. Chamber- lain, Clarence K. Chamberlain, E. A. Tay- lor, W. R. Barton, C. C. Reed, J. H. La- licker and Ben R. Hunt. Judge Holmes rendered a decision this morning in the appeal of the Lincoln Gas company from the assessment by the county commissioners for purposes of county tax- ation that leaves It a question whether or not the gas company canbe compelled to pay county taxes for 1901, This decision in no wise affects city taxes, as that was the It has beem reported to Adjutant General Colby that Captain Will M. Stoner of Com- pany D of the First regiment, N. N. G., stationed at Weeplng Water, intends re- signing. First Lieutenant Harry J. Peck has been ordered to assume command of the company until the captain's resignation sball be accepted and 4 new election had. Complaint was made to the police au- thorities this morning by Edward Fitzger- | Patiure | the other members |in | hooked | prodded shut Under the law an adjunct district would have no officers, would build no school- fouses and vote no bonds. ““The proposition was defeated on account of lack of information, misunderstanding, indifferen and opposition to even a tax of 2 mills or less to pay the tuition of a few rural school graduates at the village or ald, who claims he is a travellng man, that Blanche Creago, who plays “Lillle. White Swandown” n Murray & Mack's “Shooting the Chutes,” had relleved him of his roll and a gold watch after a night of festivity at a local hotel. The trouble was settled out of court, however, and no arrests were wade. PIANOS Monday and Tuesday will be the last chance to buy a piano at the present low prices. If you are thinking of a splendid New what could be more acceptable than a piano? more appreciated? To mnke business career, sists only of Years gift for your fawmily, What more lasting, what December the banner month in the history of our entire reduced prices lower than ever, Our stock con merit, with an established reputation, e ——— Steinway, Vose, Steger, Emerson, Steck, Mason & Hamlin, A. B. Chase and others. .$105.00 . 128.00 148.00 we hay pianos of Beautiful Ebony Upright, Hazelton Upright, fully guaranteed Chickering Upright, rosewocd ca 6 new planos, eastern makes, 165, $1 Terms $10 Cash nnd $5 Pey Month 714 vctaves, only Square planos or organs, $15, $25, $35 and up. $3, $4 and $5 monthly ments. 100 new planos for rent and one years' rental allowed if purchas, You can save fully $100 by buying before January 1st Don’t Miss the Opportunity. chmoller & Muller, Western Representatives for Steinway Pianos and Self-Playing Pianolas., 1313 Famam Street, Omaha. Tel, 1625, 502 Broadway, Council Blufis. Tel. 368, AGEDFARMER HANGS HIMSELF | Loss of Wife Drives August Hessel, br, t0 Commit Buieide. LEAVES HOME TO VISIT NEIGHBORS t Suapicion and Son is Surprised to Find Body Strang from Retarn Does Not Canse Beam In Barn, ISLAND, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—Feeble of body and mind, aged con- siderably beyond the allotted three score and ten and utterly disconsolate since the death of his wife, which occurred but three weeks ago, August H sr., went to the barn yesterday and hung himself. His body was found several hours later by his son, August, Jr. The old man had left the bouse at about 9 ¢'clock in the morning, presumas- bly to g0 to & neighbor's, and when the din- ner hour arrived and he was not present of the family thought GRAND nothiug of it The young men went to the fields to bring fodder for the cattle. Upon returning, dinner time, they put up their horses In another stable, the one in which the man hung himself being a granary and vehicle and implement barn. In the after noon a neighbor named Fisher rcturned a kay rack he had borrowed and during a conversation a trade was suggested be- tween the two aver a sewing machine and a buggy. Augusi Hessel, jr., proposed to take the neighbor into the barn to see the buggy in question. but found the door on the inside. Another door was resorted to and this appears to have been But a vigorous push opencd father was found hanging to a beam, death having evidently resulted from strapgulation. The body in such a position that 4he old man could easily have saved himself by stepping o ralling, from which he evidently ter having fastened the rope. He had been feeble-minded for ten v and had talked of taking his life, though not recently to this county from Pennsylvania in 1890 and has been a resident of the United States for the last forty-five years. He came from Germany He leaves six sons and two daughters, all grown and at i M was Hessel came SHOOTS TOP OF HEAD OFF Father of West Point Commits Sul- clde. David Elllott, Editor, WEST POINT, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Speclal.)— David Elliott of West Point committed sul- cide this morning. He was father of James C. Elliott, editor of the West Point Re- publican, and stood high in the community. He had lived here a year, moving with his family from Pennsylvania. He was found with the top of his head shot oft. No cause is assigued for the deed. He was well-to-do and enjoyed pleasant family relations. HON. JOHN WARDLAW INSANE Former Member of State Leg! Never Recovers from Para- Iytic Stroke. ature BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Special Tel- egram.)—Hon. John Wardlaw, who has lived near Pickrell thirty years, was toda adjudged to be insame by the insanity com- missioners and was taken to Lincoln this afternoon by Sherifft Waddington and Dep- uty Farlow. He was stricken last summer with paralysis, from which he never recov- ered. Mr. Wardlaw has long been a factor in politics and has served two terms in the state legislature. SECTION BOSS IS KILLED Special Passenger Train on the Elk- horn Runs Into a Hand- c KENNARD, Neb, Dec. 28.—(Special.)— Lars Jensen, section boss oo the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missour! Valley rallroad at Ken nard, was Instantly killed this morning at | 8:20. In company with one of the section hands, he had taken the hund car out about a mile east of Kennard, and was run into by a special passenger train going west. Christian Nelson, the section hand, escaped with a“few bruises. Banker Fays for the Quail. GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Spe- ¢lal.)—John Schwynn, a banker of Doni- phan, pleaded guilty vesterday In county court to shooting two qualls and paid the fine of $5 for each bird. The event is a sort of Christmas joke on the banker. It 1s stated that he killed the quails and gave them to a friend. The affair was learned of by other parties, who reported it to the ame warden and the latter, Deputy Car- ter, made o visit to this city last week. While here Deputy Carter also laid down the rule that when Schimner's lake was again emptied and carp or other fish taken therefrom it would have to be in the pre ence of ome of the deputies. Schimner's lake is a private one, a large reservoir, in fact, and a pumber of carp were recently taken therefrom by the owner and dis- tributed among friends. As the carp were found to be detrimental to other fish and the owner was propagating other kinds and In every way striving at the same object almed at in the passing of the present law, it 1s held to be plain that there was no violation of the law on the part of the owner. Much Bullding at Albion. ALBION, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Special.)—A compllation of figures by the editor of the News of fmprovements now completed and in process of completion, shows a total in- vestment of $120,000 during 1901, The elec tric light and power plant cost $20,000; new schoolhouse, $12,000; water works exten- slon, $9.000; gas plant, $8,000. The balance is all In residences. Many new bulldings wiil be begun in the spring. Among those contemplated are a $20,000 hotel, a new prioting office by A. W. Ladd, and it 1s rumored that the Alblon Natlonal bank may erect a fine brick bullding. Every dollar of this $120,000 invested this.year has been home capital. Bird Fancle WAHOO, Neb., Dec. 28.-—(Special.)—The second annual meeting of the Saunders County Poultry assoclation closed today. The exhibits of poultry and pet stock were fine and much interest was manifested by visitors. Many special premiums were &iven by Wahoo business men Want to Reconsider Farming Bill BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—An attempt was made here today by the supervisors to reconsiddr the Gage county agricultural bill of $1,000, which was turned down at a previous session, but falled (0 pass by a tie vote, one memyer being absent Seecks legxraph Monopoly. HASTINGS, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Special.)— The American District Telegraph company has asked the city council of Hastings for a franchise, granting that company the sole of erecting and maintaining on avenues, alleys and public ways an adjacent | Jumped | graph or other improved devices, and to supply to the public communication by tele- graph or other improved devises, and to operate a system of call boxes for mes- senger service, block and night watch serv- ice and to furnish a public messenger and parcel delivery service. The city council has not taken any action upow the matter, but s inquiring into the merits of the proposition. Shop Operator Adjusts Buck atlstactorily yment of Beatrice BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 28 —(Special Tele- gram )—H. R. Penney of Omaha was es- corted here today by Constable Grimes, who brought him on a warrant fssued at the in- stigation of John C. Logue, one of Penney’s heaviest creditors when the Penney bucket shop went to the wall a few days ago. Logue's winnings amounted to $1,207.90, and Penney settled by paying $550 to Logue's attorneys today. Accused by Girel's Mother. BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. 38.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Aaron B. McMahon. a delivery man of this clty who has reached the allotted age of man and who has a wife and grown family, was arrested tonight upon a war- | rant sworn out by Mrs. Katic Smith, charg- Ing McMahon with assaulting Ella Smith, her 12-year-old daughter. The girl's father s an Invalid lving with a daughter at Crab Orchard. McMahon s in the county fall and will be given a hearing before Justice Inman Monday. Held for Stabbing. ALBION, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Special.)—Mc- Pherson, who stabbed Gus Weigaud in a saloon at Petersburg a few days ago, had & preliminary examination and was bound |over to the district court in $300. Bail | was furnished. Judge Paul convened the adjourned term of district court and granted two divorces one to Hayden Creery, the other to Maggle | Parker. After attending to equity work he adjourned court till January 6 West Point WEST POINT, Neb,, Dec. 28 —(Special.)— The long centemplated West Point militia company was organized this week. These commissioned officers were clected Cap- tain J. C. Ellfott; first lleutenant, Arthur P. Sexton; second lleutenant, George P. Meler. The formal muster of the company will be January 15. The organization is upon the basis of eixty-five men, fifty privates and fitteen commissioned and nou-commissioned officers. tary Company. Populist Paper Turns Republican. DAVID CITY, Neb., Dec. 28.—Special.)— The People’s Banner, which was estab- lished im this city In 1859 as an officlal | organ of the populist party and now owned by J. F. Albin, has swung over to the pol icy of President Roosevelt and the repub- llcan party. Albln announces fn his paper that after eleven years of loyal support to populism and the cause = fusion he will return to his first love, the republican party. ¥ — = Bought by Omah ompany. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Spe- cial.)—The Robert Sherwood two-story brick building at Main and Fifth streets, which has been owned several years by the Bank of Cass county, has been sold to the Fred Krug Brewing company of Omaha for $7 Clay Comnty Agriculturists. CLAY CENTER, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Spo- clal)—The Clay County Agricultural so- clety held Its annual meeting at this place yesterday. These officers were elected President, W. F. Johnson; secretary, L. F. Fryar; treasurer, H.'E. McDowell. Buya Newspaper Plant. GRAND ISLAND, Neb.,, Dec. 28.—(Spe- cf What remains of the old Central Nebraska Republican plant in Grand Island, owned by Seth P. Mobley, now in the Philippines, was sold yesterday to Editor Haskell of the Ord Quiz. Hires Team and Deserts PAPILLION, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Special.)— A peddler of cheap jewelry hired a team from a Papillion liveryman for a day or two. After six days had elapsed the team was found deserted in an Omaha barn. Quits Plattsmouth Contest. PLATTSMOUTH, Neb, Dec. 28.—(Spe- clal.)—Rush O. Fellows of the Cass County Democrat has decided not to be a candidate for the office of postmaster at Plattsmouth. Revolver Discharged Accldentally PAPILLION, Neb., Dec. 28.—(Special.)— Frank Kowskle accidentally discharged a Kelley, Stiger & Co. 20% 20% 20% 20% Twenty Per Cent Discount. We have decided to continue our annual digcount sale of Twenty Per Cent Off on our entire stock of Black and Colored Dress Goods Offering the people an Unprecedented Opportunity to pick from one of the most carefully selected stocks of Black and Colored Dress Goods to be found in the west, This Twenty Per Cent Discount applies to our entire stock of Black and Colored Dress Goods— low, medium and high grades. NO RE RVER. [Lver marked in Plain Figures We guarantee that in no instance has the price been changed. This discount of twenty percent to be taken from the low prices which recently prevailed. We mention a few of our popular weaves- Black Cheviots Black Etamines Black Voiles Black Poplins-— Black Batiste Black Nun's-Veiling- Black Canvass— Black Melrose— Black Henriettas Silk Warp Henriettas Black Venetians— Black Broadeloths— Waistings- Black Olga Crapes Colored Crapes, ete. is discount applies to black and colored dress goods only Black Empress Crapes— Colored Cheviots— Colored Storm Cheviots— Colored Henriettas— Colored Poplins— Colored Venetians— Colored Broadcloths— Colored Mixtures— Colored Golf Skirtings— French Challis Our entire line of new, txcenllonal l0W I’I‘ICBS —in— Cloak, Suit and Fur Dept. For Monday and Tuesday' Garments must be seen to be appreciated We guarantea prices to be eatisfactory Long ¢ Raglans, Jackets, Cloth Capes Misses' Long Coats and Norfolks, our own exclusive styles, correctly tailored. Mate- rials of the best quality and latest designs. Prices rage from $4 to $45. Furs! Furs! Most complete aesortment of small Furs in this city Isabella Fox Scarfs Stone Marten Scarfs Mink Scarfs Marten Scarfs Opossum Scarfs. Electric Seal Scarfs Collarettes in Beaver. Collarettes in Isabella Fox. Collarettes in Mink Collarettes in Marten Collarettes in Sable Coon Collarettes in Perstan Lamb. Opossum shopping — 1507 S JInjoejnuey 1y Collaretttes in Sable Collarettes in dyed Marten Collarettes in Near Seal Muffs to match SELECT ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S FUR SETS Wool Capes Astrakhan Capes, guaranteed to wear, inches long Near Seal Capes Fine Cloth Capes. squirrel, marten lned with Siberian marten collar, front trimmed with . Our First Importationof New Embroideries have arrived and will be ready for your in- | spection Monday morning. Comprising fine Cambric, Nainsooks and Swles, matched sets, Edgings, Insertions, Beadings, Gal- oons, Flouncings and All-Overs. Marked at prices that will sustain our reputation tor kood goods at low prices. BITTER FEELING FOR WILCOX INDICT BUCKET SHOP MEN Denver Grand Jury Returns Againat Three Prominent Firma, Canes Crewd Nears Verdios of Nell Creps Death Amid Excitement. DENVER, Dec. 28.—The grand jury today returned indictments against’ three stock broking concerns on the charge of operat- Ing bucket shops in violation of the laws of the state against gambling. The firms are the John G. Morgan Brokerage company, the W. B. Ray Brokerage company and the L. M. Davidson Brokerage company. The officers of the companies gave bonds. Sol Dreyfus, who was Indicted for an al- leged attempt to bribe the jury, was ar- rested today. — BODY IS FOUND IN COAL BOX Dead Woman with Half. fant THREATENING ATTITUTE TOWARD SUITOR Young Man ri's Un I sun Pri e Begins Exhaust- lens Search for the Clue. ELIZABETH CITY, N. C., Dec. 28.—An- drew J. Cropsey, the uncle of Miss Nell Cropsey, who had been missing since No- vember 20, and whose body was discovered in the Pasquotank river yesterday, arrived in this clty today from New York. Mr. Cropsey is making preparations to take the body of the dead girl to New York for in- terment. He is deeply affected by the tragic end of his niece. He says he has spent a large sum of mouey in efforts to solve the mystery enshrouding her disappear- ance over a month ago, and will do the utmost to solve the mystery of ber death. The verdict of the coroner's jury, which was not made public n the city last night for fear it might induce the lynching of tarved In- Discovered by Omcers., ROCHESTER, . Dec. 28.—The corpse of Mrs. George McCarthy was found in a coal box In this city today. Her in- fant daughter was lying across her breast, suffering much from hunger. Mrs. McCarthy was seen last alive on Thursday evening. Her husband was then with her. Sioce then ehe has not been revolver and the ball lodged in his left James Wilcox, who is held In e band. Dr. Armstrong removed the bullet. | with the death of Miss Cropsey, wae read SUCCUMBS TO HIS INJURIES Great Western Engineer from Des Moines Dies as Result of Fal KANSAS CITY, Dec. 28.—Troy Nicholson of Des Moines, Ia., who was an engineer in the Chicago-Great Western railroad, died at the City hospital in this city tonight as the result of Injuries he sustained by falling from the viaduct of the electric railroad near the Union station last Tuesday night. Telegrams were recelved today from a sister in Denver and a brother-in-law in Omaha. A St. Mary's Student Honored. The American Catholic Historical soclety of Philadelphia some months ago offered a prize of one hundred dollars for the best essay on a subject bearing upon the history of the Catholic church In America. The contest was open to students in Catholic seminartes,, colleges, schools in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The essay was to be based on origi- nal research and at least 17,500 words in length. The contest closed on August 15, 1901, and the result has just been made publie, The prize essay was that written by Miss Pauline Lancaster Peyton, a pupll at St Mary's academy, Notre Dame, Ind., and was entitled “Plerre Glbault, Priest and Pa- ‘triot." The one hundred dollars and the let- ter of notification reached the successtul competitor December 18, just as she was leaving for the Christmas holidays. Th honor for the pupils and St. Mary's will be appreciated by the many friends of the fn- stitution and of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Mermer. ABERDEEN, 8. D, Dec. 28.5-(Special Tel- cgram.)—Governor Herrled and Attorney General Pyle left Aberdeen for Helena to- day to attend the big governors' meet- ing called by Govervor Van Sant for the purpose of opposing the big rallroad merger. Governor Herried is opposed to the raliroad combine and will give all possible assist- ance tewards Its defeat Food Changed to on Putrefying food in the Intestines produces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. King New Life Pills expel the polsons from clogged bowels, gently, easily but surely curing Constipation, Billousness, Sick He: ache, Fevers, all Liver, Kidney and Bowel troubls Only 25¢ at Kubn & Co's. academies and high | today In front of the coroner's office to a large assemblage of people. The great crowd not only manifested no sympathy for Wilcox, but seemed inclined to deal harshly with him 1t assurance of his gullt could be obtained. Last night Wilcox was threat- ened with summary punishment, but there has been practically no demonstration of violence against him. The excitement has abated somewhat, but throughout the day groups of people have been standing on the streets discussing the affair. Some of them used strong language toward Wilcox. No surprise was felt by the general pub- lic at the result of the coroner's inquest, as belief has been fixed in Ellzabeth City that the girl was murdered. The presence of the naval reservee evidently curbed the threatening attitude of the people toward Wilcox. Wilcox is still confined in the county jail and will he kept there pending the investigation recommended by the coro- mer's jury. He maintains the stolid indif- terence which has characterized him ever since the disappearance of Miss Cropsey. He declines to make any statement now concerning the case, Marines Guard the Jail. The presence of a squad of naval ma rines with loaded carbines is all that pre- vents an attack on the fail which contains James Wilcox, accused of murdering Nellle Cropsey. Threats were freely made today and the feeling against the young man continues bitter All day armed guards have kept all pe- destrians a block away from the jail. So- leftor Ward, the prosecuting offi- cer of the county, requested Cap- tain W. T. OMd, commanding the militla, to redouble his vigilance to- night, in expectation of an attempt to take the prisoner. Tonight the saloons were closed by order of the mayor. Solicitor Ward today had a warrant sworn out charging Wilcox with murder. A pre- liminary hearing will be beld on Wednes- day, when Wilcox probably will be held for the graud jury, which meets in March Wilcox is apparently the most uncon- cerned man in the town. He sits in his cell, making cigarettes and talking with his guards. He says he has no fear of lynching. Fast T to New York or Philadelphia is made by the superbly equipped trains of the Lehigh Valley railroad. Double track, stone bal- lasted, automatic electric block elgnal eys- | tem in operation over the entire route. Stop-over allowed at Niagara Falls on through tickets to New York or Philadel phia seen. Her face was much discolored on one side and blood was flowing from her nose. The authorities are investigating. MACLAY DECIDES TO aQuIT Letter of Civil Service Commission Settles Ambition of the Histo; NEW YORK. Dec. 25.—While be was drawing his pay at the storekeeper's de- partment at the Brooklyn navy yard Edgar §. Maclay said in an interview: Now that T have read the letter of Presi- dent Proctor of the Civil Service commis- slon I shall let the whole matter drop. The third volume of my history has been re- vised und so far as I am concerned the Sampson-Schley incldent in closed. PENSIONS FOR WESTERN VETERANS, War Survivors Remembe General' Governmen WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.—(Speclal.)—Thé following western pensions have been issued: Issue of December 9 ebraska: Origina Nora, 8. Increase, Danlel Lundy, Svain, Brainard, § Pleasant Dale, $8; Charles ton, $; Samuel Harding, Pleasant Hill, § James' B. Morri undy, Adaton, Jennie Roubidou , December 1 5 d by the Ebenezer L. Beach, , relssiie, otc \ "gpore. Long Original - W Danbury, $6. Increa ete.—Cornelius Hagerty, Reinlg, Toledo, $10; kuk, $10; g, Nathaniel tam H Shelb; A, Herrington, restored, relasue, Tama, $12; Jacob Simon Putnam, Keo- Bro Melrose, $10; Linevilie, $24; ' Wil- Mords, Watker, Slo; ¥y Brown, 38, Theodore Dewitt, Waterloo, 35! John Ly Corning, $5: William _Av Alblon, “$12; ' Willlam 1. Creswell, Daven. ort, $10; Peter Delescallle, Oskaloosa, $12; dward . Jennings, Plano, $12; Willlam 85 Orlginal Widows—Mary ns (special accrued April 1), Guthrfe Julla A. Jewell, Arlington, $¥; ‘Linville, Cresca, $12; Rachel J Decorah, 5 ta: Original Widows, ¥ Beresford, 38, oming: Inc Refs- te.~Willlam . Thermopolls, orth Dakota: Ingrease, Restoration, Re- tssue, Bte.—~Albert A, Darfels, Reynolds, 3 Colorado, ~ Orlginal. 10 Francls M.~ Wells, | Alamosa. Increase, K Re! insue, Eic.—James 1 Sloan, June- tlon, '§8 South Dakota Incorporations, PIERRE, 8. D, Dec. 25—(fpeclal)- These articles of incorporation have heen filed Unfon Oll Refining company, with a capital of $1,000,00 Phillp H. Potter, George C. | TP Estes Meade Voting Machine company, capital of $600,00. Incorporatol o se, Restoration, at Plerre, Tneorporators Vidette and with a race Corner Farnam and Fifteenth Streets, Omaha o JRaiph Me- nd Realty Company, at oital of $1,600,000, Ineor: tors, Galry Haeon Parators, ity Jones, 3. L. Doble and, Mitchell Catile company. at Mitchell, wit a eaptial o ..'r s ‘piporators,’ G Dge b S urner Joha BoWat and P. . Brockw. i i Bindown Minins o acapital of $1.000,00 Wright, W. H Wrikht Sawver Milling and Yankton, with & ca ; Cyrue 1 mb and Excolulc At Plerre Corporato and L. L. OLD YEAR DIES WITH SMILES Sunny Skies P. Es an Mining and Real . with a mpany, at Custer, with 0. Incorporators, J. N Chambers and W, B Power com apital of $500,00 ~Vhitcomn, at Tneor: Herman 8. company, 500,000, T el Mellman hens FPromised for Closing But Winds Are Fickle, Dayw, WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.—Forecast: For Nebraska—Fair Sunday, with warmer o central portion; Monday fair; southwest winds For Towa—Fair Sunday, central portion; Monday winds. For Oklahoma, with warmer in fair; southwest Indian Territory, Mexico and Arkansas—Falr Sunday Monday; variable winds. For Missouri and Illinols—Fair Sunday and probably Monday; fresh west winds. For Kansas—Fair Sunday and probably Monday; varfable winds. For South and North Dakota—Falr and colder Sunday; Monday fair; nerthwest winds. For Montana—Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; southwest winds. For Wyoming and Colorado—Fair Sun- day; Monday fair and probably colder; va- riable winds New and Local Record. OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU, OMAHLA, Dec. 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